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Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice Easy Weeknight Dinner


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  • Author: Josue Balbuena
  • Total Time: 46 minute

Description

Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a simple chicken recipe perfect for a family dinner or an easy dinner on weeknights. This one pan chicken dish offers fresh flavors with minimal effort. It’s a great choice for a quick, wholesome weeknight meal.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon sliced for garnish
  • Fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rub the chicken breasts with salt pepper garlic powder and onion powder.
  2. If you like you can heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and brown the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side then transfer it to the slow cooker.
  3. In a bowl combine the uncooked rice chicken broth lemon juice dried thyme and oregano.
  4. Pour this rice mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  5. Arrange lemon slices on top of the rice.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  7. Half an hour before serving check that the chicken is fully cooked reaching 165°F internally.
  8. Remove the chicken and fluff the rice with a fork stirring in more seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve the chicken either shredded or whole on top of the rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Method: Slow Cooker

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Fat: 8g
  • Protein: 30g